Archive · 11 Jun 2025
AI-Powered Surveillance Planned for Ahmedabad Rath Yatra
Gujarat police will use AI to help manage the big crowds at the Rath Yatra.
The AI system will watch live video from cameras and drones to count people and spot overcrowding.
If it gets too crowded, the AI will tell the police so they can prevent any problems.
This is to keep the 14-15 lakh people attending safe.
The AI system is still being tested using current camera feeds.
The Rath Yatra procession will begin on June 27th.
Gujarat Police will use AI-powered software to manage the Rath Yatra crowd.
The AI system will analyze real-time video feeds from CCTV cameras and drones.
The software aims to detect potential overcrowding and alert the police.
The system will provide advance warnings to prevent stampede-like situations.
Around 14-15 lakh people are expected to attend the Rath Yatra on June 27.
- Who
- Gujarat Police, Ahmedabad Crime Branch
- What
- AI-based surveillance system for Rath Yatra
- When
- June 27, 2025
- Where
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Why
- To prevent stampedes and manage large crowds
Public Safety
Privacy Concerns
Data Privacy vs. Public Safety
Public Safety
Concerns exist regarding data privacy due to extensive surveillance.
Privacy Concerns
AI enhances safety by enabling quick responses to risks.
- Lead Agency
- Ahmedabad Crime Branch
- Technology Used
- AI-powered visual analytics software
- Data Sources
- CCTV cameras and drones
- Expected Attendance
- 14-15 lakh people
- Starting Point
- Lord Jagannath temple
- Date of Event
- June 27, 2025
Sources
AI to aid Guj Police in managing Rath Yatra crowd
AI to aid Guj Police in managing Rath Yatra crowd
Ahmedabad police to use AI-based system during Rath Yatra to avoid stampede. How does it work?
Gujarat police to use AI-powered software to manage Rath Yatra crowd